Abu Dhabi's new business district rises on Sowwah Island despite the gloom

Strauss out for 15 as his shaky start to season continues

Microfinance gives a big boost to Kenya's slum dwellers

Ninth time lucky for Elizabeth Taylor?

Mubadala Development expands its push into aircraft maintenance

Clash kills 41 insurgents in Pakistan

Iraq's Kurdish region aims to resume oil exports

McCarthy wants Wolves to stay hungry after Stoke draw

Welcome to the majors

Real refusing to throw in the towel

Sharjah road charge will take a toll on haulage firms

Gloves off for Abu Dhabi showdown

Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship will promote capital, say organisers

Boom-time dreams take shape on eve of Cityscape

UFC roundup

Manchester United's woes continue after Blackburn draw

Punjab add Delhi Daredevils to their hit list

Sanctions on Iran: plight or blessing?

Man City batter Birmingham at Eastlands

Deutsche Bank looks to Saudi mortgage market for expansion

Landslide derails train in northern Italy

Pirates seize RAK-based ship and crew

European golfers stuck in the shadows at Augusta

Emotions run high as Mickelson wins Masters

Havana good time: Womad Beyond

Four Seasons for Sowwah Island

One in five nurseries handed warning over care standards

Rango's sound traditions: ancient instrument ready to r

Wigan Warriors open gap at the top of Super League

Gulf's new aluminium smelters will squeeze high cost rivals

BNF brings Latin rhythms to Dubai

O'Gara: Munster can still mix it

New lesson will be music to pupil's ears

UN staff caught in the line of fire